What's clear about Hurts on Exile is how skilled Hutchcraft and Anderson are at seamlessly incorporating their influences, so you can hear the bands' inspirations in every line even as you marvel that this album is like nothing you've heard before. (NME)

An album (Surrender) packed with skyscraping highlights. (NME)

The Neighbourhood

One of music's fastest-rising new bands. (Basedonnothing.net)

Sweater Weather has over 111 mil. views on YouTube, reached number one on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart and was certified Platinum by the RIAA.

Crystal Fighters

Of bands ranked as great live acts, Crystal Fighters must receive the highest number of Twitter accolades. Every gig spawns a landslide of "siiiiick"s and "amazinggggg”s. (The Guardian)

They swiftly generate an uplifting party: personal space is eroded within minutes as neighbours – and their beer, literally – are in your face, but the band's passion can't be faulted. (The Guardian)

BØRNS

With the voice of an angel, BØRNS is set to blow up big with Dopamine. Baby, he's like lightning in a bottle. (All Music)

BØRNS’ debut Dopamine hooks the listener in with synth-pop hits that scream of emotion and love. I’ll give it a much deserved (The Indie Sound)

Sundara Karma

Sundara Karma are going to be the next big thing. (Gigwise)

Sundara Karma arrive with choruses built for arenas. (Clash)

They give indie a good name. (The Guardian)

The Chemical Brothers

The Chemical Brothers are arguably one of the most important groups in dance history. (NME)

They made records with Beth Orton and Bernard Sumner, pilfered song titles from Bob Dylan and the Ramones, and remixed Primal Scream and the Manic Street Preachers. (The Guardian)

Years & Years

Ultimately, Years & Years are so passionately in touch with their influences, they've transformed them into something new and full of the light. (AllMusic)

Behind the dance bump, Communion is confessional synth-pop with a heart full of heavy feelings. (Billboard.com)

Milky Chance

The future looks promising for these two, who come highly-recommended for an addictive, unique shot of summer that will simultaneously excite and chill you right out. (The Independent)

It’s no surprise that Blossoms are selling out Manchester’s more prestigious venues before they’ve released a debut album. (The Guardian)

A band about to blow up. (Gigwise)

HÆLOS

London's HÆLOS bring to mind a host of ’90s influences, from trip-hop to shoegaze, but they are able to channel the best parts of those early bands in a way that reflects the present moment. (Pitchfork)

HÆLOS have crafted one of the best debut albums in 2016 thus far. (Clash Music)